December 16: Angora Français
French angora is so exquisite, it really is in a class of its own. Angora is from the angora breed of rabbit, not to be confused with the angora goat.
Angora goats give us mohair. Angora yarn comes from fluffy bunny rabbits.
The fur is plucked or brushed from the rabbit by hand as they molt. It can be a time consuming process, in that one needs to pluck the fur before it falls into the cage, becoming matted.
Whenever you see low-cost angora, especially in ready-to-wear, one should be concerned. I once spied a cheap angora sweater in Walmart, that caused me to raise an eyebrow. Cheap, mass produced angora is too good to be true. In China unscrupulous breeders will shear and mistreat these cute little bunnies. Europe has even had issues with bad breeders. That’s not cool. And that’s how they get angora on the cheap.
Anny Blatt sources its angora from the most reputable breeders in France, with high ethical standards. So you can rest assured that the fur for your yarn was gently plucked by hand.
Anny Blatt’s ABSOLU is one of the loveliest angoras I have ever seen. From some of the oldest breeds of French Angora rabbits, available in completely natural shades. They are gorgeous!
One skein will knit this French Cowl from designer Angela Juergens. It is a free download on Raverly!
Today I am going to treat one lucky reader to a skein of this most luxurious yarn. Simply state which color of ABSOLU you would like to win. You can see the colors here. You have until midnight.
À demain mes amis!
Stephenia D
16.12.2017 at 01:05Vision
Teresa
16.12.2017 at 05:46Renard
Machelle
16.12.2017 at 07:21That looks so soft. Persan please.
Patrizia
16.12.2017 at 07:37This angora yarn is to die for. I love Persan, this beautiful light grey. Thanks for another great giveaway!
Cheryl
16.12.2017 at 08:05With a lusious yarn like this, must have Caviar. Gorgeous!
Sheri Blaylock
16.12.2017 at 08:09I have heard about these bunnies! Maybe you can get some for the farm!!! Renard is my favorite. Merci…
Ellen McKenzie
16.12.2017 at 08:34OMG—so beautiful!!! Love Persian but would be thrilled with any color! Thanks (your 24 days gets better every year)!
Melissa Ryan
16.12.2017 at 08:58Si jolie! Comme c’est charmant mon ami! Wouldn’t that cowl look lovely in any of those colors! The #438 Persan would be my choice.
Courtney Wilson
16.12.2017 at 09:21Persan
Bernadette Ray
16.12.2017 at 09:35Cavier
Patricia Riden
16.12.2017 at 09:46Renard
LeAnn Peterson
16.12.2017 at 09:54I choose caviar.
Edwyna Honderich
16.12.2017 at 09:56Persan
Sarah Bailey
16.12.2017 at 10:19Beautiful! Persan please!
Jennifer Dodd
16.12.2017 at 10:31Person is lovely. I really adore this 24 Days of SWAK, it Is full of great information.
Cari Deen
16.12.2017 at 10:46Caviar is my favorite.
Elise
16.12.2017 at 11:03Renard is so light and fluffy!
Nicole Acuna
16.12.2017 at 11:07I love the Caviar shade! This yarn looks soooo cuddly!
Susan Phillips
16.12.2017 at 11:14Xavier, please. I am lovin’ your intros to all these fabulous fibers!
Renee
16.12.2017 at 11:28I love the Persan, though my husband votes for the Caviar.
Pattye McAbee
16.12.2017 at 11:40#438 Persan, s’il vous plait.
Tammy Adamson
16.12.2017 at 11:41Caviar
Mary
16.12.2017 at 11:51Ooh-la-la Vision
S’il vous plaît
Vicky Marshall
16.12.2017 at 13:30I would love the caviar!
Beth Seeliger
16.12.2017 at 14:25I love #438 Persan!
Jennifer Walker
16.12.2017 at 15:41Caviar! They are all beautiful!
Lynn lester
16.12.2017 at 16:50Oh my!!! Persian is to die for.
Heidi
16.12.2017 at 17:26All are beautiful. I would like to try Persan.
Jennifer Smallwood
16.12.2017 at 17:53vision
Shawndalynn Wilkinson
16.12.2017 at 18:46Oh persan is beautiful
Carolyn Munholland
16.12.2017 at 18:50You are so generous. Person is beautiful
Donna miller
16.12.2017 at 18:54I love Renard. I might just pet it❤️
Linda W.
16.12.2017 at 19:03My heart is drawn to pretty much anything French, and I love that these rabbits are treated humanely! “Persian” is my favorite.
Cassie
16.12.2017 at 19:16Caviar
Holly Hankins
16.12.2017 at 19:36Persan please! This yarn is worth every penny.
Brandie Ferguson
16.12.2017 at 20:22Vision
knorthup
17.12.2017 at 09:03Congratulations Brandie! You’re the winner. I have your prize aside for you. Please pick it up by January 31, or it will be put back in the prize hopper.
Brandie Ferguson
17.12.2017 at 23:03Thank you!